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Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. With a hard-capped supply of 21 million coins and a global community of millions, Bitcoin pioneered the digital asset revolution. Today, it is widely regarded as "digital gold": a scarce, borderless store of value reshaping the future of finance.

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Off-Chain Transactions: The Evolution of Bitcoin Asset Protocols
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Off-Chain Transactions: The Evolution of Bitcoin Asset Protocols

This article introduces the history of Bitcoin-related protocols (RGB, Mastercoin), off-chain transaction verification, and various types of Bitcoin scalability solutions and asset evolution.
2026-04-08 09:54:24
Bitcoin self-custody approaches compared
Beginner

Bitcoin self-custody approaches compared

This article explains various methods of key management, ranging from simple to advanced (including multisignature), and provides a table for comparison.
2026-04-08 09:50:04
Why bitcoin is FIRE-friendly
Beginner

Why bitcoin is FIRE-friendly

This article explores the relationship between Bitcoin and its role in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.
2026-04-08 09:48:59
Bitcoin spot ETF is approaching: Taking stock of the current status of cryptocurrency-compliant investment products, what impact will it have after the ETF is passed?
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Bitcoin spot ETF is approaching: Taking stock of the current status of cryptocurrency-compliant investment products, what impact will it have after the ETF is passed?

This article compares the differences between U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs and existing regulated crypto asset purchasing channels.
2026-04-08 09:41:56
What is bitcoin multi-institution custody?
Beginner

What is bitcoin multi-institution custody?

This article highlights some of the benefits of multi-institution custody, the basics of picking the right key agent(s), and some of the different flavors of multi-institution custody that are currently available.
2026-04-08 09:40:49
What is a bitcoin key agent?
Beginner

What is a bitcoin key agent?

This article explores the growing trend in Bitcoin security.
2026-04-08 09:39:29
Interpreting the Current State of Bitmap, the Largest Metaverse Project in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
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Interpreting the Current State of Bitmap, the Largest Metaverse Project in the Bitcoin Ecosystem

This article interprets the current development status of Bitmap, the largest metaverse project within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
2026-04-08 09:35:55
The Path of Blockchain Applications Behind Inscriptions
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The Path of Blockchain Applications Behind Inscriptions

This article elaborates on the essence of the Inscription ecosystem and its impact on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
2026-04-08 09:24:54
A must-read guide to Bitcoin (Part II): Past and Present of UTXO Model
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A must-read guide to Bitcoin (Part II): Past and Present of UTXO Model

This article introduces the UTXO model in detail. UTXO can not only assist the consensus mechanism and solve the double-spending problem in the blockchain, but also gives blockchain the characteristics of traceability.
2026-04-08 09:16:28
Stacks Bitcoin Layer - Web3 protocol interpretation
Beginner

Stacks Bitcoin Layer - Web3 protocol interpretation

This article introduces the Stacks Bitcoin platform, which aims to improve transaction performance and scalability without changing the Bitcoin architecture.
2026-04-08 09:14:15
What is SRC-20? Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin Stamps
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What is SRC-20? Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin Stamps

Click to learn about the new token standard that enables NFT on Bitcoin, the premier crypto network.
2026-04-08 09:07:50
All You Need to Know About Nostr Assets Protocol
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All You Need to Know About Nostr Assets Protocol

Leveraging Bitcoin technology, Nostr Assets is a decentralized protocol that brings taproot assets and Satoshis to the Nostr ecosystem.
2026-04-08 09:06:51
Overview of Popular Bitcoin Scaling Solutions
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Overview of Popular Bitcoin Scaling Solutions

This article combs through the upgrade trajectory of Bitcoin and analyzes various scaling solutions.
2026-04-08 08:53:01
New opportunities for Bitcoin L2? Detailed explanation of SatoshiVM and testnet interaction process
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New opportunities for Bitcoin L2? Detailed explanation of SatoshiVM and testnet interaction process

This article introduces SatoshiVM and its differences from other L2 solutions, and provides an interactive tutorial for reference.
2026-04-08 08:42:16
Bitcoin returns to its golden path?
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Bitcoin returns to its golden path?

This article compares the current status of Bitcoin ETF with the history of approval for gold and silver spot ETFs.
2026-04-08 08:39:57
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